New STINGER IIi Portable CMM

By DE Editors

ROMER Inc. (Wixom, MI), a Hexagon Metrology company, recently released its STINGER IIi portable CMM. The lightweight device features ROMER's patented Infinite Rotation, a new Zero-G Counterbalance System, and "intelligent" quick-change probes.

"With the introduction of the STINGER IIi," said ROMER President Tom Moran, "we now offer a full range of CMMs to meet the precision needs and budgets of our customer base. This new product is our mid-level offering between our entry-level STINGER II and our top-of-the line INFINITE arm series."

The STINGER IIi incorporates ROMER's patented Infinite Rotation of principal axes for inspection of hard-to-reach areas of a part. The product also includes the new Zero-G Counterbalance system that offsets the weight of the arm and probe for one-handed, easy operation.

The mobile CMM also comes with "intelligent" quick-change probes. The system recognizes and compensates for the type of probe installed by the operator. ROMER also provides a NIST-traceable calibrated length standard with its arms for field calibration. This capability allows an operator to verify and document system performance to meet ISO requirements.

The STINGER's design weighs in at 8 to 10 lbs.(3.6 to 4.5 kg). Although lightweight, the product's carbon fiber composite arm tubes are stronger than steel and dimensionally stable regardless of temperature. The STINGER IIi is currently available in 8-, 10- and 12-foot configurations.

For more information about ROMER products and services, visit romer.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.